Meryl Streep
was nominated 17 times as an actress.
She won twice, for Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979) and Sophie's Choice (1982).

William Wyler
was nominated 12 times for Best Director.
He won three times, for Mrs. Miniver (1942),
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) and Ben Hur (1959).

Hal Wallis
was nominated 19 times as the producer of the Best Picture,
but won only once; for Casablanca (1943). When the studio head
Jack Warner accepted the Oscar instead of Wallis, Wallis was
so incensed that he left Warner Bros. later that year.

Woody Allen
was nominated 15 times for Best Screenplay,
winning for Annie Hall and Hannah and Her Sisters.

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